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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,441.67, 36,476.40 and 15,827.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,441.67, 36,476.40 and 15,827.43 is: 21,834.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,441.67 : 36,476.40 = 15,827.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,441.67/36,476.40 = 15,827.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,441.67x = 36,476.40 × 15,827.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,441.67x = 577,327,667.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,327,667.65/26,441.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,834.01

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